Ginger Risotto

Ginger Risotto
Ginger Risotto
The beloved ginger root, that ubiquitous Asian ingredient, is paired with Italian Arborio rice in this super-simple risotto. The most important thing to remember when making a risotto is to never let it rest while on the burner: stir, stir, stir! In Italy a risotto is usually served as a primo piatto, after the starter and before the main dish. I've included this recipe with the main courses because I think that risotto can hold its own as an entrée, rather than a starter. And it is a great main course option for vegetarians if you substitute vegetable broth for the chicken stock.
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Ginger Onion Dinner Parmesan Potluck Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 7 cups chicken stock
  • Carbohydrate 83 g(28%)
  • Cholesterol 37 mg(12%)
  • Fat 18 g(28%)
  • Fiber 4 g(14%)
  • Protein 21 g(43%)
  • Saturated Fat 8 g(40%)
  • Sodium 1490 mg(62%)
  • Calories 631

Preparation 1. Bring the stock to a simmer in a medium pot and keep it at a simmer until the risotto is done. 2. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and 1 tablespoon of the ginger and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onion is translucent. 3. Add the rice and stir. Stir in the wine and simmer until the liquid is evaporated. Begin adding stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding stock until the rice is cooked but still firm and creamy, 30 to 35 minutes. 4. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, the remaining 2 teaspoons of ginger, and the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Reprinted with permission from Anna Getty's Easy Green Organic by Anna Getty, © April 2010 Chronicle Books

Preparation 1. Bring the stock to a simmer in a medium pot and keep it at a simmer until the risotto is done. 2. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and 1 tablespoon of the ginger and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onion is translucent. 3. Add the rice and stir. Stir in the wine and simmer until the liquid is evaporated. Begin adding stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding stock until the rice is cooked but still firm and creamy, 30 to 35 minutes. 4. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, the remaining 2 teaspoons of ginger, and the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Reprinted with permission from Anna Getty's Easy Green Organic by Anna Getty, © April 2010 Chronicle Books